Michael Jackson’s rise to stardom began in the ‘60s when he performed with the Jackson 5 starting at the age of six. The Jackson 5 was a family music group that consisted of Michael and his siblings and was managed by their father, Joe Jackson. The group’s most famous song ,“ABC,” was recorded in1970. From 1972 to 2001, Jackson released 10 solo albums, amassing 13 Grammy Awards and dozens of Guinness World Records for the success of his songs, albums, music videos, and tours. Jackson’s music videos, including the 14-minute video for the song “Thriller,” redefined the way the industry looked at music videos. On top of the popularity of his music, Jackson was well-respected for his choreography and dance moves, turning his signature moonwalk into one of the most recognizable dance moves in the world. In the ‘90s and 2000s, Jackson was accused of sexually abusing two minors and was acquitted in both cases, although he still faced criticism for his interactions with young boys. Jackson long suffered from trouble sleeping and died after his doctor reportedly gave him a dangerous amount of drugs to help him fall asleep.

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